Nova Southeastern University
- Florida
- Orthodontics
- dental.nova.edu
Program Contact
The Department of Orthodontics offers a 36-month, combined Certificate / Master of Science degree program. The postdoctoral training program is accredited by the Comission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and is designed to fulfill the specialty certification requirements of the American Board of Orthodontics, with an emphasis on clinical training.
Comprehensive lectures in the relevant basic sciences, as well as, seminars and case conferences in the clinical art and science of orthodontics, comprise the didactic component of the program. The program's clinical component includes treatment of adults, adolescents, and children to enable the student to gain knowledge and develop proficiency in the use of basic edgewise and other appliances. Interdisciplinary conferences and coordinated treatment procedures of complex cases with postdoctoral endodontic, periodontic and prosthodontic students are part of the educational experience. Analysis and treatment of orthognathic surgery and craniofacial anomaly cases are part of the program.
The Master of Science research / thesis requirement is an important component of our postgraduate educational program. In addition to participating in a meaningful educational experience, the research / thesis enterprise allows students to further develop analytic, organizational, and critical reading and writing skills. As such, the Master of Science program is instrumental in promoting student achievement framed by an evidenced-based learning approach. Applicants accepted into the Orthodontic Certificate program must apply to the Master of Science Degree program upon matriculation. Orthodontic residents will be required to complete the Master of Science degree in order to receive their certificate and will be responsible for all additional fees associated with attaining the master's degrees.
Program Information
| Program Type | Orthodontics |
|---|---|
| Program Code | ORTHO908 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 6 |
| Program Length | 36 months |
| Application Deadline | September 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | Yes |
| Program Website | dental.nova.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- GRE
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
- ADAT optional- highly recommended. TOEFL for foreign graduates
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
3 Letters of Recommendation – from instructors from applicant’s dental school or from supervisors – must be on letterhead and signed. Letters must provide information relevant to the applicant’s potential or be written by one who is well acquainted with the applicant’s abilities. Applicants may also submit up to five personal potential indexes with PASS application.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
If applicable: official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)internet-based score of 80 or above
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Other - Contact the program
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
- Canadian Citizen
- Canadian Permanent Resident
Additional Information
Applicants who have completed the NBDE examination must submit Part I and Part II scores if they have not completed the INBDE exmination. Applicants who have completed the INBDE exmaination must submit the INBDE scores and need not submit the NBDE examination scores.